For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,296 students in 29341, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29341, SC are Gaffney High School, Northwest Elementary School and Grassy Pond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29341 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29341, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29341, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaffney High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
149 Twin Lake Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2000
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,878 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Green River Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6727
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6727
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Grassy Pond Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1146 Boiling Springs Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6671
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6671
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Limestone-central Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 Pacolet Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
192 Vaughan Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
B. D. Lee Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Overbrook Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6432
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6432
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Institute Of Innovation
Vocational School
175 Campus Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2576
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2576
Gr: 9-12
29341, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
815 West Rutledge Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29341, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29341, SC include Gaffney High School, Northwest Elementary School and Grassy Pond Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29341?
7 public schools are located in 29341.
What is the racial composition of students in 29341?
29341 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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